Ever thought your electric dream car might start charging YOU per mile? California has a wild plan that could hit EV wallets hard—and it's closer than you think. Miss this and regret when your Tesla bill spikes... keep reading to see if your drive just got pricier!
Why California Needs Mile Money Now
Gas tax is about 61 cents a gallon and keeps roads smooth but with more EVs like 25 percent of new cars sold roads get less help. Pilot test tried 2 to 4 cents per mile and a guy driving to work in Fresno might pay 11 bucks a week at 3 cents. Its fair say some because heavy EVs hurt roads more too. But picture families in country areas driving far they worry about extra bills on top of car payments. Green dreams feel less free now huh?
How They Track Your EV Miles
In the test they used phone apps to snap odometer pics or little plug boxes that log trips or even charger info with your license plate. No one way picked yet but privacy bugs people who dont want Big Brother watching. Hybrids might join later and big trucks pay more since weight wrecks roads bad follows some math law. Extra fact low mile drivers could get breaks so not all bad. Feels scary like your car tells on you but might fix potholes for kids bikes.
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App selfies of mileage
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Plug-in trip trackers
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Charger plate links
Gas Tax Vs Mile Tax Whats Fair
Right now EVs pay extra 118 dollar reg fee but some say its not enough like 175 bucks covers 7000 miles of gas tax. Pilot wants users pay idea so EV folks chip in like gas drivers. Goal is 2045 no carbon but roads still need cash. Rural drivers do 15000 miles a year pay way more thats tough on moms with long school runs. Hope for short trip deals to help.
California EV Mile Tax Details
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This shows what drivers face soon simple numbers.
What EV Owners Say And Feel
Lots gripe its double pay after buying green cars to save earth and money. Truckers fear high miles eat budgets. But bad roads hit all like bumps shaking baby seats. Officials say fair share keeps bridges safe. Pilot ends soon with big report maybe changes coming fast. For families its stress will green life cost more than gas?
Future Roads With EV Tax
If mile tax sticks it funds fixes fairer as EVs boom. Maybe apps give rebates for low miles or carpool. California leads so other states watch. Dream of smooth drives without fights but feels like trading pump freedom for mile watch. Excited for pothole free but wallet hurts. What you think fair or too much?
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